Funeral services held for York County Sheriff's Dept. chief deputy

A funeral service took place in Springvale Saturday for the chief deputy of the York County Sheriff's Department, Mathew Baker.

The York County Sheriff's Department said Baker died at the age of 55 on Monday after a long battle with cancer.

Before working with the York County Sheriff's Department, Baker rose through the ranks at the Kennebunk Police Department to become chief there.

On Saturday, Baker was remembered for his dedication to his job, his sense of humor and love for his family.

Baker is survived by his wife and one son.

Jason Baker, chief deputy Baker's son said, "When you look out of the crowd and you see all the police officers, you really understand what a great cop he was, what a great public servant he was, but undoubtedly he was a better father."

York County Sheriff Maurice Ouellette said, "We spent almost six years together in this command and there was never any questions, we discussed many matters, he gave me a lot of good council and you know, I am a lot better off today having known him and having chosen him as chief deputy."

Baker served as deputy chief since January 2006.

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